After the first introductory chapters, this one will finally get you started in Inkscape in a serious way. From here on, we will explore practical topics at a maximum level of detail, leaving no stone unturned. It is impossible to predict what features or techniques you will find most useful; this depends a lot on the nature of your work and your personal tastes. That’s why this book tries to cover absolutely everything Inkscape has to offer.
In this short chapter, you won’t be creating or editing any objects yet. Instead, you’ll prepare your workspace, discuss some useful customizations, and learn techniques to navigate the document by zooming and panning.